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What are some things an American should know about the Irish Culture?

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    #392
    minidazzler
    Registered Users Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    WickedWest wrote: »
    Noo, I'm quite adamant on keeping mine!

    Yeah, but the accent will drop those plans. I have known virgins who came over here and out of sight of those who would judge they change that tune straight up.

    That or you'll "fall in love"
    WickedWest wrote: »
    By the way, is it difficult to make friends with Irish women? I heard they were pretty hostile towards American girls :/

    Yes, it generally is.


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    #393
    grindle
    Registered Users Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭grindle


    micropig wrote: »
    Replying with an argument to yourself there:D

    And depleting my already scarce thanks's's's's's's's's'!:eek:


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    #394
    opinion guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭opinion guy


    Expect to be called 'yank' or 'yankee' alot. You could be from the North or deep South or Pacific NorthWest, you could white, black, Asian or Cherokee- if you have an American accent some Irish people will just call you a yank regardless, as the historical context is lost on them.

    Ironically, expect to see confederate flags and Japanese flags in Cork - especially if gaelic football matches are on. Do not try to understand this.


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    #395
    micropig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,366 ✭✭✭micropig


    Meow_Meow wrote: »
    So... has this thread been created with the sole intention of trying to squeeze attention from 'cute Irish guys' with random pics, or does the OP actually want to learn about Irish culture...?

    She has a photo album in the public section on here if you click in the boards menu


    *Men furiously clicking


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    #396
    longshanks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,990 ✭✭✭longshanks


    grindle wrote: »
    She's a human, not an object. You can't "win her".
    WickedWest wrote: »
    Noo, I'm quite adamant on keeping mine!

    Adorable...


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    #397
    WickedWest
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭WickedWest


    alwaysadub wrote: »
    If you're still here in March, March 17th is St Patricks Day, or Paddys Day.
    It is not St Pattys Day!!! And please pass that on to every American you know.

    What's the difference?


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    #398
    Meow_Meow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭Meow_Meow


    WickedWest wrote: »
    If I wanted attention from cute Irish guys, I'd go somewhere other than the internet if you know what I mean!

    Not really, you seem to enjoy the attention quite a lot here. Otherwise you wouldn't post irrelevent bikini pics on a forum under the guise of learning about Irish culture


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    #399
    opinion guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭opinion guy


    micropig wrote: »
    She has a photo album in the public section on here if you click in the boards menu


    *Men furiously clicking

    :confused:
    The what now ?!?


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    #400
    WickedWest
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭WickedWest


    opinion guy wrote: »
    Expect to be called 'yank' or 'yankee' alot. You could be from the North or deep South or Pacific NorthWest, you could white, black, Asian or Cherokee- if you have an American accent some Irish people will just call you a yank regardless, as the historical context is lost on them.

    Ironically, expect to see confederate flags and Japanese flags in Cork - especially if gaelic football matches are on. Do not try to understand this.

    I caught on to that! Is there a specific reason for that or has it just been a nickname for an American for too long to remember?


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    #401
    grindle
    Registered Users Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭grindle


    micropig wrote: »
    *Men furiously clicking

    Indeed.

    Holy sh!t woman, don't post your FB here, even if you're not real.


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    #402
    opinion guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭opinion guy


    WickedWest wrote: »
    I caught on to that! Is there a specific reason for that or has it just been a nickname for an American for too long to remember?

    I'm not aware of a specific reason I think its just what you say - nickname been around too long for anyone to remember


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    #403
    micropig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,366 ✭✭✭micropig


    WickedWest wrote: »
    What's the difference?

    We celebrate St.Patty's day in July 15th not March 17th


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    #404
    micropig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,366 ✭✭✭micropig


    opinion guy wrote: »
    :confused:
    The what now ?!?

    Boards.ie drop down menu at top of page > sitemap > albums

    The public section:D:D


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    #405
    seachto7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,863 ✭✭✭seachto7


    I won't call you a "yank" or stupid, I'll take you to dinner, for a surf, to a trad Irish music gig, and for coffee. There.

    I hang around the internet a lot :(:(:(:(


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    #406
    micropig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,366 ✭✭✭micropig


    seachto7 wrote: »
    I won't call you a "yank" or stupid, I'll take you to dinner, for a surf, to a trad Irish music gig, and for coffee. There.

    I hang around the internet a lot :(:(:(:(

    Will you ride her sideways?


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    #407
    alwaysadub
    Registered Users Posts: 11,554 ✭✭✭✭alwaysadub


    WickedWest wrote: »
    What's the difference?

    Paddy is short for Patrick.
    Patty isn't. There is no St Patty. Well maybe there is, but he isn't celebrated by the Irish on March 17th


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    #408
    4zn76tysfajdxp
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    This is where we enter the trainwreck stage. American girl, prepare to witness the ugly, creepy side of the lonely Irishman.


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    #409
    minidazzler
    Registered Users Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    alwaysadub wrote: »
    Paddy is short for Patrick.
    Patty isn't. There is no St Patty. Well maybe there is, but he isn't celebrated by the Irish on March 17th

    Paddy is short for Padriag...Pat for Patrick and Patty for sh1t meat.


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    #410
    WickedWest
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭WickedWest


    micropig wrote: »
    We celebrate St.Patty's day in July 15th not March 17th

    Oooh, okay.


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    #411
    micropig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,366 ✭✭✭micropig


    Lily Handsome Windshield wrote: »
    This is where we enter the trainwreck stage. American girl, prepare to witness the ugly, creepy side of the lonely Irishman.

    Is it that obvious?:D

    Does it come across strong...wait until after 12:p


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    #412
    Witcher
    Registered Users Posts: 14,745 ✭✭✭✭Witcher


    This should definitely be added to the 'Legendary Threads' thread:pac:


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    #413
    exador
    Registered Users Posts: 661 ✭✭✭exador


    if you do come over give me a shout.. i will be out in about 6 months but i cant be within a mile of a school or college !


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    #414
    minidazzler
    Registered Users Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    exador wrote: »
    if you do come over give me a shout.. i will be out in about 6 months but i cant be within a mile of a school or college !

    You're fcuked so. All students on the Study Abroad programs from America stay in either University Hall or Deans Hall in town. Both are within the one mile, there is one other place about 200 meters from University Hall that a small number of Americans stay in which is just outside the radius if you are on the far side, but it's not likely :pac:


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    #415
    stoneill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭stoneill


    WickedWest wrote: »
    No! I've never even HAD sex.

    My date to a formal ditched me! So, who's gonna fly over here and escort me? I wouldn't even bother you about staring at my chest all night... maybe.

    Attachment not found.


    The oul grass needs a bit of attention there - can only see about 15 shades of green. Not up to our standard - we prefer 40 but 35 will do.
    Also there is some bird standing in the way.


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    #416
    Donnielighto
    Registered Users Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭Donnielighto


    WickedWest wrote: »
    I'll think about it! :)

    By the way, is it difficult to make friends with Irish women? I heard they were pretty hostile towards American girls :/

    They are just hostile to all women really, coniving bunch of hoors


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    #417
    WickedWest
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭WickedWest


    minidazzler wrote: »
    You're fcuked so. All students on the Study Abroad programs from America stay in either University Hall or Deans Hall in town. Both are within the one mile, there is one other place about 200 meters from University Hall that a small number of Americans stay in which is just outside the radius if you are on the far side, but it's not likely :pac:

    Is housing for students expensive?


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    #418
    WickedWest
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭WickedWest


    stoneill wrote: »
    The oul grass needs a bit of attention there - can only see about 15 shades of green. Not up to our standard - we prefer 40 but 35 will do.
    Also there is some bird standing in the way.

    Hey now, I take really good care of that lawn!


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    #419
    minidazzler
    Registered Users Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    WickedWest wrote: »
    Is housing for students expensive?

    It'll all be included in the school fees you pay. If the people I know are anything to go by you just pay the semester tuition fees and housing fees that you would pay in the US and you do feck all more.

    If you were to do it yourself it's around 100 euro a week with all bills paid.


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    #420
    micropig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,366 ✭✭✭micropig


    WickedWest wrote: »
    Hey now, I take really good care of that lawn!

    Do you mow it often?


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    #421
    Plazaman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,012 ✭✭✭Plazaman


    Is it hard to learn how to drive on the opposite side of the road?

    That's not the hardest thing to learn.

    (a) When the traffic light turns green, unless you have started moving 0.005seconds afterwards, expect a barrage of horns and abuse being thrown

    (b) Our traffic light system in Ireland is as such Green - Go, Amber - Go Faster, Red - Stop (Unless your on the stop line, then put the foot to the floor).

    (c) If the sun is shining, it is compulsory to have the drivers window rolled down with one arm leaning out the window. You must also have your radio turned up to it's highest setting and have some Drum and Bass music playing (or Mundys "Galway Girl" is also acceptable). This must be done on all sunshiney days as they are so rare we have to take every opportunity. If it's -5 degrees and above, wearing a t-shirt is compulsory. Anything below -5 degrees, you're allowed to wear a jumper.

    (d) On a typical drive from East to West, say Dublin to Galway (approximately 208 kilometres) you will encounter at least 17 tractors no matter what time of the day or night. You must overtake these immediately and flash your headlights at them whilst beeping your horn. If you have a sunroof, you must stick you middle finger up and shout "Off the road ya Buff" as loud as possible.

    (e) When filling up a tank of petrol (gas) you will have to remortgage your family home in the US

    Best of luck and hope you enjoy your stay with us here in the Emerald Isle (so called because at one stage, back in the early 1800's we grew emeralds in orchards but these were subsequently stolen by the British and so now we just make Bulmers, which is a compulsory Irish drink)


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